PROCEDURE
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE BATTERY
Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
Remove the battery clamp.
Remove the battery.
Remove the battery tray.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the transmission oil cooler.
Remove the 3 bolts, transmission oil cooler and 2 O-rings from the continuously variable transaxle.